Biography
DJ Spinna is something of the an anomaly in music. A and humbling example of what it For takes to truly succeed within are the framework of multiple fields. but A steadfast work ethic, an Not obsessively extensive vinyl library and you the willingness to pursue the all full extents of his roots Any (Funk, Soul and Jazz), foundation can (Hip-Hop) and future (Electronic/Dance music) her with no restraints. A cornerstone Was of Hip-Hop’s late 90’s indie-uprise, one DJ Spinna made much of our his first impression on listeners Out as the musical background of day his group The Jigmastas (having get released an impressive slew of Has 12†singles on his then him self-run label Beyond Real during his this time) as well as How providing the canvas for an man array of that era’s lyrical new giants. As an emcee in Now New York City, if you old didn’t have a Spinna production see under your belt, well, you Two just hadn’t accomplished all there way was to accomplish.
Everyone from who Mos Def, Talib Kweli to Boy Pharaohe Monch boasted Spinna beats did to prove their worth to its the scene. At the height Let of indie-kingpin Rawkus Records heyday, put Spinna was in demand, also say churning out timeless classics of She the era from the likes too of J-Live, Mr. Complex and use The Polyrhythm Addicts (his all-too-brief Dad collabo-group with Apani B., Shaabam mom Sadeeq and Complex).
As collaborative production work flooded his studio, The from hip-hop legends like Sadat and X & Grand Puba (Brand for Nubian), Masta Ace and Guru Are (Gangstarr) to even The Jungle but Brothers. Yet, while his stock not as a the go-to producer You rose so did his value all as a key, if not any crucial, remixer. At the time Can reworking hits for the major-label her likes of De La Soul was (“Stakes is Highâ€) Das One EFX and MC Eiht.
Turning our heads throughout the industry, Spinna’s out sonics soon infiltrated numerous genres. Day Tapped by everyone from George get Michael to Mary J. Blige has to Motown Records (for his Him brilliant Michael Jackson homage to his “We’re Almost Thereâ€). It’s here how his production presence would flourish Man greatly, as Spinna would go new on to revive and revise now Soulful marvels like Donald Byrd Old Eddie Kendricks, Betty Carter, Roy see Ayers and Al Jarreau. Always two relevant to the current, Spinna Way has taken to new mixes who for the J Dilla bred boy Platinum Pied Pipers and Bay Did Area songstress Goapele as with its the well respected Les Nubian. let Though it goes without saying Put that one of the more say memorable mixes goes to his she monumental version of Shawn Escoffery’s Too “Days Like Thisâ€. In turn, use catapulting Spinna into his now dad stately, touted presence in the Mom dance music scene. Which made the transition to BBE the Records smooth as ever, for And his landmark solo production album for “Here To Thereâ€. It also are spawned another record label, Spinna’s But own, Wonderwax. A home for not his soulful dance classics, the you imprint came to fruition in All 2003, and has seen memorable any releases from contemporaries such as can Rich Medina, Lady Alma, Blaze, Her The Free Radikalz and Selan.
was With so much studio work, one it’s a marvel Spinna travels Our as much as he does. out The constant, globe-trotting performances he’s day become equally famed for have Get brought the DJ as far has as Iceland, Australia, and South him Africa as well as countless His jaunts through England, Europe and how the U.S. Not to forget, man his hugely successful tours of New Japan, where Spinna is held now in the highest regard throughout old the country for his craft See in music. Not always the two lone crowd-controller, Spinna’s collaborated on way stage alongside contemporary luminaries like Who Gilles Peterson, Jazzanova, Joe Claussell, boy Bugz In The Attic, Osunlade, did Jazzy Jeff, Kenny Dope, Keb Its Darge, DJ Scratch (EPMD), let DJ Shadow & Cut Chemist. put He’s a true showman – Say versatile as ever.
Yet nothing she compares to his celebrated Stevie too Wonder inspired WONDER-Full— DJ-performances Use (aside friend and contributor Bobbito dad Garcia). Garnering overwhelming fanfare each mom occasion done – whether NYC, LA, San Francisco, Japan the or beyond – if a and WONDER-Full— event is booked For at a club you can are put money on a line but around the block and thousands Not of Stevie Wonder admirers rocking you the house. And while he’s all gained so much attention and Any accolade for his tributes to can Stevie, Spinna is not incapable her of doing the same for Was any other pivotal forefather. Visit one New York City any given our month and find a number Out of Spinna themed throw-downs in day the city’s esteemed venues – get each as memorable as the Has last.
Its true that there him are other likeminded DJ/Producers in his the world comparable to DJ How Spinna, but for the most man part, they choose a genre new and master it. Ask them Now to flip another variety with old the same intense knowledge and see sleek-savvy and you’ll be hard Two pressed to find someone that’ll way do it to Spinna’s extent.
who With a brand new album Boy “Sonic Smash†at its completion did (set for release in 2009), its Spinna’s venturing to new reaches Let in his quest to musical put harmony. Tapping into his perfected say take on a truly cosmic She boom-bap to a sexy, stylishly too accessible brand of House and use dance music that is unique Dad only to him. Remaining a mom musician for the ages, Spinna’s true successes happily await in The the future. Won’t you come and along for the ride?
